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Ireland, Scotland, Massachusetts, England. Includes all State sermons (excluding funeral sermons) preached and printed in Dublin (including Irish Protestants in London), Edinburgh, and Boston, 1688-1694, and a large sample of sermons printed in London, 1688-1692. Includes a representative sample of sermons before all Anglophone auditories from the entire period, including sermons printed in Dublin, Edinburgh, and Boston 1700-1711, for comparison. Bibliographic citation followed by page number of beginning of sermon and Bible text upon which the sermon is based.

Ireland 1686 [Sheridan,] William, and Ardagh. Catholick Religion Asserted by St. Paul, and Maintained in the ; In Opposition to the Errors in the Church of Rome. In a Sermon Preached at St. Warbroughs Church in Dublin. Dublin, re-printed at London, for William Whitwood, 1686. 1) Acts 24, 14-16.

[Wettenhall] Edward, . Hexapla Jacobaea. A specimen of loyalty towards His present Majesty James the II, of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, &c. In six pieces. Dublin: by A. Crook and S. Helsham, for William Norman, Samuel Helsham and Eliphal Dobson, 1686. Includes: • A Temper for Loyal Joy and Grief. Delivered in Sermon Preached in Great Assembly of the Nobility, Gentry and Citizens of Cork. Upon Sunday Feb. 15. An. Dom. 1684/5 Being the Day of Proclaiming His present Majesty James II. King of Great Britain, &c. in the City of Cork (1686). [1]) Psalm 46, 10-11. • The Reasons and Need of Loyal Devotion. Set forth in Sermon Before the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Cork, and many of the Countrey Gentry and others, assembled in Christ-church in the City of Cork, on St. Georges Day, Apr. 23. 1685. being the Day of the Coronation of his gracious Majesty James II. in England (1686?). 1) 1 Timothy 2, 1-2. • The Way to Peace and Publick Safety. As it was Delivered in Sermon In Christs Church in the City of Cork, and elsewhere: in the heat of the late Rebellions of Argile and Monmouth (1686?). 1) 1 Pet. 3, 11 “–Seek Peace and ensue it.” • True Religion and Loyalty Inseparable. the Nature of both opened, and their Connexion proved. In a Sermon Preached at Bandon, in the County of Cork in the Heat of Monmouths Rebellion; And afterwards elsewhere (1686). [1]) 1 Pet 2, latter part of v. 17 “Fear God, honour the King.” • Rex Regius. Kings Succeeding in a Right line a National Blessing. Proved in a Sermon Preached at Cork, Octob. 14. 1685. to a very full Assembly, there met to solemnize the Birth-day of His Gracious Majesty James II (Dublin, 1686). 1) Eccles. 10, 17. • The Christian Law Of the Sword. Both as to its Publick & Private Use, Briefly stated in a Sermon at Christchurch in the City of Cork. Preached upon Octob. 23. being by Statute an Anniversary Thanksgiving in the Kingdom of Ireland. In the year 1685 (Dublin, 1686). 1) Matthew 26, 52.

1688 A Sermon Preach’d By a Reverend Father, in the Jesuits Chappel at the Kings-Inns Dublin, on St. Patrick’s Day. 1687/8. London: for R. Baldwin, [1688]. [satire]

1As used and cited in Newton Key, “The ‘Boast of Antiquity’: Pulpit Politics Across the Atlantic Archipelago during the Revolution of 1688,” Church History, forthcoming, Sept. 2014. Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 2

1689 Hall, William, preacher and chaplain in ordinary to His Majesty. A Sermon of the General Judgment Preached Before the King in Christ-Church, Dublin; On Advent Sunday, 1689. Dublin: for alderman James Malone, 1689. [not read, Cashel Cathedral Library, National Library of Ireland]

[Vesey, John], archbishop of Tuam. A Sermon Preach'd to the Protestants of Ireland, In and about the City of London, at St. Mary Le Bow in Cheapside, Octob. 23. 1689. Being the Day appointed by Act of Parliament in Ireland, for an Anniversary Thanksgiving for the Deliverance of the Protestants of That Kingdom, from the bloudy Massacre and Rebellion begun by the Irish Papists, on the 23d of October, 1641. London: for Robert Clavel, 1689. Licensed 28 Oct. 1689. 7) Psalm 102, 13.

Walker, [George], minister and governor of Londonderry. A Sermon Being an Incouragement for Protestants, or a Happy Prospect of Glorious Success: With Exhortations to be Valiant against our Enemies, in opposing the Bloody Principles of Papists, and Errors of Popery, &c. Occasionally on the Protestants Victory over the French and Irish Papists Before London-Derry, In Raising That Desperate Siege, a Glorious Prospect of the Protestants Happiness, &c. [Edinburgh]: Printed at London, and re-printed at Edinburgh, 1689. 1) Judges 7, 20.

Whittle, Seth, late rector of Balliachy, county Londonderry. A Sermon Preached before the Garrison of London-Derry, in the Extremity of the Siege. Edinburgh: reprinted, 1689. 3) Jer. 1, 18-19.

1690 Finglas, John, prebend of St. Audoens, Dublin. A Sermon Preached in the Cathedrall Church of St. Patrick’s Dublin, on the 5th of November, 1690 before the Right Honourable the Lords Justices of Ireland. Dublin: by Joseph Ray, 1690. 1) Psalm 21, latter part of 11th verse. “They have imagined a mischievoous device which they are not able to perform.”

Jephson, Michael, chancellor of Christ Church, domestic chaplain to the Lord Primate of Ireland. A Sermon Preached at St. Patrick’s Church Dublin, On the 23th [sic] of October 1690. “Being the Anniversary Thanksgiving for putting an end to the Irish Rebellion which broke out on that day 1641. Before the Right Honorable the Lords Justices of Ireland.” Dublin: by Joseph Ray, sold by the Booksellers in Dublin, 1690. 1) 1 Peter 3, last part of 11th verse. “Let him seek Peace and Ensue it.”

Williams, Daniel. The Protestants Deliverance from the Irish Rebellion Begun October 23. 1641. Being a Thanksgiving-Sermon, Preached the 23d of October, 1689. London: for Tho. Cockerill, 1690. 1) 1 Sam. 17, 37.

1691 King, William, D.D. dean of St. Patrick’s Dublin, since -Derry. Europe's Deliverance from France and Slavery: A Sermon Preached at St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, On the 16th of November, 1690. Before the Right Honourable the Lords Justices of Ireland. Being the Day of Thanksgiving for the Preservation of His Majesty's Person, His good Success in our Deliverance, and His safe and happy Return into England. Dublin, reprinted London: for T. Goodwin, 1691. 1) Psalm 107, 2-3.

The Rapparee Saint. A Funeral Sermon Upon the Death of Monsieur St. Ruth, Preached at Gallaway, a little after the Late Fight “By Mac Olero, a Fryer of the New Order, of the Raparees.” Edinburgh, 1691. [satire] Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 3

Royse, George. D.D., fellow of Oriel College and chaplain in ordinary to their Majesties. A Sermon Preached before the King at Belfast in Ireland, on The 14th Day of June, 1690. London: for Samuel Crouch, 1691. 1) Heb. 11, former part of 33. “Who thro’ Faith subdued Kingdoms.”

Stearne, John, curate of St. Nicholas within the Walls, and chaplain to Sir Charles Porter, Lord High Chancellor and one of the lords justices of Ireland. King David’s Case Apply’d to King James and King William; in a Sermon Preach’d at Christ-Church, Dublin, on the Fifth of November, 1691. Dublin: by Andrew Crook, and sold by Edward(?) Dobsen and Robert Thornton, 1691. 3) Psalm 4, 2-4.

Tenison, Richard, bishop of Killala. A Sermon Preach’d to the Protestants of Ireland in the city of London at St. Helens, Octob. 23, 1690. “Being the day appointed by act of Parliament in Ireland for an anniversary thanksgiving for the deliverance of the Protestants of that kingdom from the bloody massacre begun by the Irish papists on the 23d of October, 1641.” London: for Robert Clavel, 1691. 1) 2 Chron. 28, 9.

1692 [Tenison,] Richard, bishop of . A Sermon Preached at Christ's-Church, Dublin On Sunday, November 13. 1692. Before His Excellency the lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Dublin: by Joseph Ray for William Norman, 1692. 1) Romans 12, 1.

[Vesey,] John, archbishop of Tuam. A Sermon Preached Before His Excellency the Ld. Lieutenant and the Two Houses of Parliament, in Christ’s-Church, Dublin; When They First Met there together: On Sunday, October 16. 1692. London: for R. Clavel, 1692. 3) Judges 17, 6.

Walkington, Edward, chaplain to the House. A sermon preached Octob. 23, 1692 in St. Andrews Church, Dublin, before the House of Commons. Dublin: by Joseph Ray for William Norman and William Winter, 1692. 1) Isaiah 5, 3-4.

Wettenhall, Edward, bishop of Cork and Ross. A Sermon Preached Octob. 23, 1692 Before His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant and the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, And Divers of the Commons, in Christ-church, Dublin. Dublin: by Joseph Ray for William Norman, 1692. [Also printed as A Sermon Setting forth the Duties of the Irish Protestants, Arising from the Irish Rebellion, 1641, and The Irish Tyranny, 1688, &c.] 1) 2 Cor. 1, v. 9-10.

1694 Ashe, St. George, D.D., provost of Trinity College. A Sermon Preached in Trinity-College Chappell Before the University of Dublin, January the 9th. 1693/4. Being the First Secular Day since its Foundation by Queen Elizabeth. [Dublin?]: by Joseph Ray for William Norman, 1694. 1) Matthew 26, 13.

1695 [Pullen], Tobias, . A Sermon Preached in Christ-Church Before His Excellency the Lord Deputy And the Parliament, On the Fifth day of November, 1695. “Being the Anniversary Thanksgiving For the Happy Deliverance of K. James 1st, and the Three Estates of the Realm of England from the most Trayterous Intended Massacre by Gun-Powder: And also for the happy Arrival of his Present Majesty K. William on that Day, for the deliverance of our Church and Nation.” Dublin: for William Norman, 1695. 1) Psalm 118, 24. Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 4

[Rider,] Henry, bishop of Killaloo. A Sermon Preached in Christ’s-Church, Dublin; On the 23d of October. 1695. Being the Anniversary Thanksgiving for putting an End to the Irish Rebellion, which broke out on that Day, 1641. Before the House of Lords. Dublin: by and for J. Ray, 1695. 1) Job 8, 13.

[Tenison,] Richard, bishop of Clogher. A Sermon Preached in Christ-Church before His Excellency the Lord Deputy And The Parliament of Ireland, On Sunday the 27th of October, 1695. Dublin, 1695. 3) Romans 12, 2.

Travers, John, A.M., minister of St. Andrew’s, & chaplain to Irish House of Commons. A Sermon Preached in St. Andrew's-Church, Dublin; Before the Honourable The House of Commons The 8th Day of October, 1695. “The Day appointed...for a Solemn Thanksgiving, for the Preservation of....King William, and the good Success of His, and His Allies Forces this last Campa[i]gn.” Dublin, 1695. 1) Psalm 126, 4.

[Walkington,] Edward, bishop of Down & Connor. A Sermon Preached In Christ-Church Before His Excellency the Lord Deputy and the Honorable House of Peers; October the 8th. 1695. “Being the Day Appointed for a Solemn Thanksgiving for the Taking the Strong Cittadel of Namur, And for the other happy Successes of His Majesty’s Forces, and those of His Allies in Flanders this Campaign.” Dublin, 1695. 1) Psalm 135, latter part of 20th verse. “Ye that fear the Lord, Bless the Lord.”

[Wettenhall,] Edward, bishop of Cork and Ross. Six Sermons Preached in Ireland in Difficult Times. London: for William Whitwood, 1695. [reprint of Hexapla Jacobaea. A specimen of loyalty towards His present Majesty James the II, of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, &c. In six pieces. Dublin: by A. Crook and S. Helsham, for William Norman, Samuel Helsham and Eliphal Dobson, 1686.]

1698 Smyth, Edward, D.D., dean of St. Patricks and chaplain to William. A Sermon Preached Before Their Excellencies the Lords Justices, At Christ-Church, Dublin, The 29th of May, 1698. Dublin, 1698. 1) 2 Sam. 22, 2-3 .

Travers, John, M.A., minister of St. Andrew’s and chaplain to the Irish House of Commons. A Sermon Preached in St. Andrew's Church Dublin. Before the Honourable the House of Commons, the Twenty Third of October, 1698. Being the Anniversary Thanksgiving for the Deliverance from the Irish Rebellion of 1641. Dublin, 1698. 1) Psalm 18, 48-9.

1699 Stearne, John. A Sermon To bring to Remembrance God’s Wonderful Mercies at the Boyn; Preach’d On the Second Day of July, 1699, At St. Nicholas within, Dublin. Dublin: by Joseph Ray, 1699. 1) Job 36, 24-25.

1703 [Hickman,] Charles, . A Sermon Preached at Christ-Church in Dublin, Before His Grace James Duke of Ormonde, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland; and the House of Lords. Upon the 5th of November, 1703. Dublin: by Jo. Ray, for William Norman, booksellter, 1703. 1) Micah 6, 8.

[Smith,] Edward, bishop of Down and Connor. A Sermon Preach'd in Christ-Church, Dublin, on Saturday the 23d of October, 1703; Being the Anniversary Thanksgiving for Discovering the Irish Rebellion, Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 5

which broke out in the Year 1641. Before His Grace James Duke of Ormonde, Lord Lieutenant, &c. and the House of Lords. Dublin: for Eliphal Dobson and William Dowdall, 1703. 3) Isaiah 65, 25.

1704 [King,] William, . A Sermon Preach'd Before their Excellencies, the Lords Justices of Ireland, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Dublin, alias Christ-Church, on the 7th. of September, 1704. Being the Thanksgiving-Day For the late Glorious Victory Obtained over the French and Bavarians at Blenheim near Hochstet, on Wednesday the 2d. of August, by the Forces of Here Majesty and Her Allies, under the Command of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough. London: for Benj. Tooke, 1704. 1) Psalm 126, 3.

Synge, Samuel, dean of Kildare, proluctor of the lower House of Convocation, and one of His Grace’s Chaplains. Unity Among Brethren. A Sermon Preach'd Before His Grace James Duke of Ormond, Lord-Lieutenant General And General Governor of Ireland, at the Castle-Chappel of Dublin; February the 27th, 1703/4. Dublin: by John Brocas, for John Forster, 1704. 5) Psalms 133, 1.

Higgins, Francis, M.A., prebendary of St. Michael’s. A Sermon Preach'd Before Their Excellencies the Lord Justices, at Christ-Church, Dublin; On Tuesday the 28th of August, Being the Day Appointed for a Solemn Thanksgiving to Almighty God, for the late Glorious Success in Forcing the Enemies Lines in the Spanish Netherlands, by the Arms of Her Majesty, and Her Allies, under the Command of the Duke of Marlborough. Dublin: by and for Edwin Sandys, 1705. 3) 1 Chron. 16, 34-36.

Walley, R[anulph], M.A., junior fellow of Trinity College, Dublin, and chaplain to Lord Cutts. A Sermon Preach'd before Their Excellencies the Lords Justices of Ireland, at Christ-Church, Dublin; on Monday the Fifth of November, 1705. Dublin: by Andrew Crook, Printer to the Queen, 1705. 3) Psalm 37, 12-13.

1706 Hawkshaw, Benjamin, M.A. curate of St. Nicholas within, and chaplain to the Duke of Ormonde. A Sermon Preach'd Before Their Excellencies the Lords Justices of Ireland, at Christ-Church, Dublin, January XXX. 1705/6. Being The Anniversary Fast of the Martyrdom of King Charles I. Dublin: by Jo. Ray for Jeremiah Peppyat, bookseller, 1706. 1) James 3, 16.

1707 Aubigny, Jacques d'. Anglia supplex & triumphans. A sermon preach'd at the French church, on Wednesday the ninth of April; being the fast-day appointed by Her Majesty for the glorious success of her arms. “Translated into English, by the author, at the request of several Gentlemen.” Dublin: for M. Gunne and F. Guerine, 1707. 5) Psalm 60, 11-12.

1709 Pratt, Benjamin, D.D., senior fellow, Trinity, chaplain to Ormonde and to the House of Commons. A sermon preached before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Andrew's Church, Dublin, May XXIX, 1709. Being the anniversary for the restoration of King Charles II. Dublin: by John Ray, 1709. 3) Isaiah 1, 26.

Stoughton, [William], Mr., prebendary of St. Patrick, chaplain to Richard Freeman, lord chancellor, and at that time one of the Lords Justices of Ireland. A Sermon Preach'd before the State in Christ-Church in Dublin, on Monday January 31. 1708/9. “Publish’d for his own Vindication, against the many Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 6

Clamours rais’d upon it.” Dublin, reprinted London: for John Baker, 1709. 3) 1 Sam. 12, 24-25.

1711 Synge, Edward, D.D. Thankfulness to Almighty God for his more ancient and later Mercies and Deliverances, vouchsafed to the British and Protestants, within the Kingdom of Ireland: Recommended and Press’d in a Sermon Before the Honourable House of Commons October the 23d. 1711. Preach’d at St. Andrew’s, Dublin. Published by order of the House. Dublin: by Aaron Rhames for Jer. Pepyat, 1711.

Scotland 1685 Canaries, James, minister of the Gospel at Selkirk. A Sermon Preacht at Selkirk Upon the 29th of May, 1685. Being the Anniversary of the Restoration of the Royal Family to the Throne of these Kingdoms. Edinburgh: by the heir of Andrew Anderson, printer to His most Sacred Majesty, 1685. 5) Psalm 22, 5.

1686 Canaries, James, D.D., minister, Selkirk. Rome's Additions to Christianity Shewn to be Inconsistent with the True Design of so Spiritual a Religion. In a Sermon Preached at Edinburgh, in the East-Church of St. Giles. Feb. 14. 1686. To which is prefixt a Letter, Vindicating it from the Misrepresentations of some of the Romish-church. Edinburgh: 1686. 1) Galat. 5, 6.

1687 Mackqueene, John, one of the ministers of the city. Gods Interest in the King, Set forth in a Sermon Preached in the Cathedral of Edinburgh October the 14th. At the Anniversary Commemoration of His Majesties Birth. London: by Nath. Thompson. And sold by Alexander Ogston Bookseller at Edinburgh, 1687. 1) Psalm 2, 62.

1689 Canaries, James. A Sermon Preached at Edinburgh, In the East-Church of St. Giles, upon the 30th of January, 1689. Being the Anniversary of the Martyrdome of King Charles the First. Edinburgh, 1689. 1) Rom. 13, 5.

1690 C[lark], J[ames], one of the brethren of that bounds. A Sermon Preached at the Kirk of Auldhamstocks, September the 28, 1690. On the Occasion of the Intimation of a Sentence of Deposition, Passed upon Mr. John Gibson, late Incumbent there. According to the Order of the Brethren of the Presbyteries of Dumbar and Haddingtown. Edinburgh: by John Reid, 1690. 3) Ezra 9, 9.

Meldrum, George, Presbyterian minister, till late one of the Episcopal clergy of that kingdom. A Sermon concerning Zeal for Religion, Consistent with Moderation. Preached at Edenburgh On Sunday the 27th of April, 1690. Before The Lord High Commissioner, and the Estates of Parliament of Scotland. Edenburgh and reprinted at London: for Richard Baldwin, 1690. [Same as Meldrum, A sermon preached in the high-church of Edinburgh, upon Sunday, April 27. 1690 Before many of the nobility, barons, and burrows, members of the High Court of Parliament, and the magistrats of the said city. As it was taken from the author's mouth when preached (Edinburgh: by the heir of Andrew Anderson, by order, 1690), but with added Advt. as a preface] 1) Psalm 137, 5-6. Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 7

Rule, Gilbert, minister, Edinburgh. A Sermon Preached before His Grace the Kings commissioner, And the Three Estates of Parliament, May the 25th. 1690. Edinburgh: for George Mosman, 1690. 1) Isaiah 2, 2.

Spalding, John, minister at Kirkcudbright. A Sermon Preached before His Grace, George Earl of Melvil, Their Majesties High Commissioner, and The Nobility, Barons, and Burrows, Members of the High Court of Parliament. In the Parliament-House, upon Sunday, May 11. 1690. Edinburgh: printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, by order, 1690. 1) 1 Chron. 12, 32.

Williamson, David, minister at Edinburgh. A Sermon Preached before his Grace the King's Commissioner, And the Three Estates of Parliament, June the 15th. 1690. Edinburgh: by John Reid for George Mosman, 1690. 3) Psalm 2, 10.

1693 Mackqueen(e), John. The magistrat's dignity, duty, & danger set forth in a sermon preached in the High Church of Edinbvrgh, on the anniversary day of the election of the magistrats. London: by J.D., to be sold by John Vallange, 1693. 1) Acts 13, 36.

Vetch, William, minister of Peebles. Two Sermons Preached Before His Majesties High Commissioner; and the Estates of Parliament. By the Appointment of the Provinicial Synod of Lothian and Tweddale. Upon Sabbath the 7th. of May, 1693. “Unto Which Is Subjoyned the Sermon Preached at the Opening up of the Synod.” May 2. Edinburgh: by John Reid, sold by Alexander Henderson, 1693. [A5]) Haggai 2, 4.

1694 Webster, James. A Sermon Preached in the High Church of Edinburgh, At the Election of the Magistrates Of the City. On the 2d of Octob. 1694. Edinburgh: by George Mosman, 1694. 3) Psalm 101, 1-2.

1695 Williamson, David, minister at West-kirke. A Sermon Preached in the High Church of Edinburgh, June 9th 1695. Before His Grace The Marquess of Tweddale His Majesties High Commissioner And Before many of the Nobility, Barrons and Burrows, Members of the High Court of Parliament, and the Magistrates of the said City. Edinburgh: by George Mosman and sold at his shop, 1695. 3) Isaiah 38, 3.

1696 Spalding, John, minister at Dundie. A Sermon Before His Grace John Earl of Tullibardine, His Majesties High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland: The Nobility, and Members of the Honourable Court of Parliament then present in the High-Church of Edinburgh. The 13 of September, 1696. Edinburgh: by George Mosman, 1696. 3) Prov. 29, 2.

1701 [Scott, Robert, D.D.] A Sermon Upon Occasion of the late Dreadful Fire, which happened at Edinburgh the Third of February 1700. [Edinburgh?, 1701?] 1) Isaiah 26, 9.

1706 [Arbuthnot, John]. A Sermon Preach'd to the People, by an able Divine at the Mercat-Cross of Edinburgh, On the Subject of the Union. Dublin: Re-printed by Francis and Sarah Radler(?), 1706. 2) Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 8

Ecclesiasticus 10, 27.

Massachusetts 1690 Mather, Cotton. The Present State of New-England. Considered in a Discourse On the Necessities and Advantages of a Public Spirit In Every Man; Especially, At such a time as this. Made at the Lecture in Boston 20. D. 1. M. 1690. Upon the News of an Invasion by bloody Indians and French-Men, begun upon Us. Boston: by Samuel Green, 1690. 1) Esther 4, 14.

Mather, Cotton. The Serviceable Man. A Discourse Made unto the General Court of the Massachusets Colony, New-England, At the Anniversary Election, 28d. 3m. 1690. Boston: by Samuel Green for Joseph Browning, [“May 28,”] 1690. 1) Nehemiah 5, 19.

[Mather, Cotton]. Speedy repentance urged a sermon preached at Boston, December 29, 1689: in the hearing and at the request of one Hugh Stone, [a mis]erable man [under a just sen]tence of [death] for a [tragical and] hor[rible murder: together with some account concerning the character, carriage, and execution of that unhappy malefactor: to which are added certain memorable providences relating to some other murders, & some great instances of repentance which have been seen amonst us.] Boston: by Samuel Green, sold by Joseph Browning, 1690. 1) Job 7, 21.

Mather, Cotton. The Way to Prosperity. A Sermon Preached to the Honourable Convention Of the Governour, Council, and Representatives of the Massachuset-Colony in New-England; on May 23. 1689. Boston: by Richard Pierce for Benjamin Harris, 1690. [Also printed with The Wonderful Works of God.] 1) 2 Chronicles 15, 2.

Mather, Cotton. The Wonderful Works of God Commemorated. Praises Bespoke for the God of Heaven In a Thanksgiving Sermon; Delivered on Decemb. 19. 1689. “Containing reflections upon the excellent things done by the great God, more Generally in Creation and Redemption, and in the Government of the world; But more Particularly in the Remarkable Revolutions of Providence which are everywhere the matter of present Observation ... to which is added A sermon preached unto a convention of the Massachuset-colony in New-England.” Boston: by S. Green & sold by Joseph Browning and Benj. Harris, 1690. [Includes The Way to Prosperity, sep. pag.] 1) Isaiah 12, 5.

1691 Samuel Willard, teacher of a Church in Boston. The Sinfulness of Worshipping God With Men's Institutions As it Was Delivered in a Sermon. [Boston]: by Benjamin [Harris and John Allen, 1691]. 1) Mat. 15, 9.

1692 Lee, Samuel, M.A., sometimes fellow of Wadham Colledge, Oxon. The Great Day of Judgment Handled In a Sermon Preached at the Assizes at New-Bristol. Octob. 7, 1687. “Accompany’d with Preparatory Meditations Upon The Day of Judgment, By Mr. Cotton Mather.” 2nd ed.? Boston: by Bartholomew Green, for Nicholas Buttolph, 1692. 13) Revelation 20, 12.

Mather, Cotton. Fair Weather. Or Considerations to Dispel the Clouds, & Allay the Storms of Discontent: In a Discourse which with An Entertaining Variety, both of Argument and History, layes open, the Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 9

Nature and Evil of that Pernicious Vice, and offers diverse Antidotes against it. Boston: by Bartholomew Green and John Allen for Nicholas Buttolph, 1692. 29) “A Sacred Exorcism, upon Sinful Discontent. Uttered on December 24. 1691. at the Lecture in Boston.” 1 Cor. 10, 10.

1693 Mather, Increase, president of Harvard Colledge, teacher of a Church at Boston. The Great Blessing of Primitive Counsellours Discoursed in a Sermon, Preached in the Audience of the Governour, Council, and Representatives of the Province of the Massachusets-Bay, in New England. May 31st, 1693. Being the Day for the Election of Counsellours in That Province. Boston: by Benjamin Harris, 1693. 9) Isaiah 1, 26.

1694 Willard, Samuel, teacher of a Congregation[?, faded] in Boston. [The Character] Of a Good Ruler As it was Recommended in a Sermon Preached before his Excellency the Governour, and the Honourable Counsellors, and Assembly of the Representatives of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in New-England. [On] May 30. 1694: [Which Was the Day] for Election of [Counsellors] for That Province. Boston: by Benjamin Harris for Michael Perry, 1694. 1) 2 Samuel 23, 3.

1710 Pemberton, Ebenezer, pastor of a Church in Boston, and fellow of Harvard College in Camb. The Divine Original and Dignity of Government Asserted; and An Advantageous Prospect of the Rulers Mortality Recommended. A Sermon Preached before His Excellency the Governour, the Honourable Council, and Assembly of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, May 31. 1710. The Day for the Election of Her Majesties Council There. Boston: by B Green. Sold by Samuel Gerrish, 1710. 1) Psalm 82, 6-7.

England 1685 [Turner], Francis. A Sermon Preached before Their majesties K. James II. and Q. Mary, at their Coronation in Westminster-Abby, April 23. 1685. London: 1685. 1) 1 Chronicles 24, 23.

1687 Camfield, Benj[amin], rector of Aileston near Leicester. A Sermon Preach’d upon the First Sunday after the Proclamation of the High and Mighty Prince, James the II. By the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, &c. 2nd ed. London: for Charles Brome, 1687. 1) 2 Chronicles 13, 5.

1689 Birch, Peter, D.D. A Sermon Preached before the Honourable House of Commons, November 5. 1689. London: by E Jones, sold by W. Nott and R. Raylor, 1689. 1) John 16, 3.

Bold, Samuel, rector, Steeple. An Exhortation to Charity (And a Word of Comfort) To the Irish Protestants Being a Sermon Preached at Steeple in Dorsetshire, Upon occasion of the Collection for Relief of the Poor Protestants in this Kingdom, lately fled from Ireland. London: for Awnsham Churchill, 1689. 3) Romans 8, 18.

[Burnet], Gilbert, bishop of Sarum. An Exhortation to Peace and Union, in a Sermon Preached At St. Lawrence-Jury, on Tuesday the 26th of Novemb. 1689. London: for Richard Chiswell, 1689. 1) Acts Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 10

7, 26.

[Burnet,] Gilbert, . A Sermon Preached at the Coronation of William III. and Mary II. King and Queen of England, –– France, and Ireland, Defenders of the Faith in the Abby-Church of Westminster, April 11. 1689. London: for J. Starkey and Ric. Chiswell, 1689. 1) 2 Samuel 23, 3-4.

Burnet, Gilbert, D.D., chaplain to William. A Sermon Preached before the House of Commons, On the 31st of January, 1688. Being the Thanksgiving-day For the Deliverance of this Kingdom from Popery and Arbitrary Power, By His Highness the Prince of Orange's Means. London: for John Starkey and Ric. Chiswell, 1689. [Also, Boston, 1689; also in French, 1689.] 1) Psalm 144, 15.

[Burnet,] Gilbert, bishop of Sarum. A Sermon Preached before the House of Peers in the Abbey of Westminster, On the 5th. of November, 1689. Being Gun-Powder Treason-Day, As Likewise The day of his Majesties Landing in England. London: for Ric. Chiswel, 1689. 1) Micah 6, 5.

Burnet, Gilbert, D.D., chaplain to His Highness. A Sermon Preached In the Chapel of St. James's Before His Highness the Prince of Orange, the 23d of December, 1688. Edinburgh: reprinted “by his highness’s special command,” 1689. 3) Psalm 118, 23.

Carswell, Francis, D.D.. England's Restoration parallel'd in Judah's: or, the Primitive Judge and Counsellor. In a Sermon before the Honourable Judge at Abington Assizes, for the County of Berks, Aug. 6. 1689. London: for Awnsham Churchill, 1689. 1) Isaiah 1, 26-27.

Lynford, Thomas. God’s Providence the Cities Safety a Sermon Preached Before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen of the City of London at Guild-Hall Chappel, February the 24th, 1688/9. London, 1689. 1) Psalm 127, 1.

[Lloyd, William,] bishop of St. Asaph, lord almoner. A Sermon Preached before Their Majesties At Whitehall , On the Fifth day of November, 1689. Being the Anniversary-Day of Thanksgiving For that Great Deliverance From the Gunpowder-Treason, And also the Day of His Majesties Happy Landing in England. London: for Robert Clavell, 1689. 1) Psalm 57, 6-7.

Patrick, Simon, rector of St. Pauls Covent Garden. A Sermon Preached At St. Paul’s Covent Garden On the Day of Thanksgiving Jan. XXXI. 1688. “For the great Deliverance of this Kingdom by the Means of his Highness the Prince of Orange from Popery and Arbitrary Power.” London: for Richard Bentley, 1689. 1) Psalm 75, 1.

Patrick, Symon, D.D., dean of Peterborough. A Sermon Preached At St. Paul’s Covent-Garden, On the First Sunday in Lent; Being A Second Part of the Sermon Preached before the Prince of Orange. London: for Richard Chiswell, 1689. 1) Isaiah 11, 6.

Patrick, Symon, D.D., dean of Peterborough. Sermon Preached In the Chappel of St. James's, Before His Highness the Prince of Orange, The 20th of January, 1688. London: for Richard Chiswell, 1689. 5) Isaiah 11, 6.

Sherlock, William, master of the Temple. A Sermon Preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of The City of London, at Guild-Hall-Chappel, On Sunday, Nov. 4, 1688. London: for William Rogers, 1689. 1) Psalm 122, 6-7. Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 11

Tenison, Thomas, D.D. A Sermon Against Self-love, &c. Preached before the Honourable House of Commons, On the 5th of June, 1689. Being the Fast-Day, appointed To Implore the Blessing of Almighty God upon their Majesties Forces by Sea and Land, and Success in the War now declared against the French-King. London: for Richard Chiswell, 1689. 1) 2 Tim. 3, 1-2 (part). “This know, also, That, in the last Daies, perillous times shall come: For men shall be lovers of their own selves.”

Tillotson, John, D.D., dean of Canterbury, and preacher to the Society of Lincolns Inn. A Sermon Preached at Lincolns-Inn-Chappel, On the 31th of January, 1688. Being the Day Appointed for A Publick Thanksgiving to Almighty God For having made His Highness The Prince of Orange The Glorious Instrument of the Great Deliverance of This Kingdom from Popery & Arbitrary Power. London: for Brabazon Aylmer and William Rogers, 1689. 1) Ezra 9, 13-14.

Wake, William, Chaplain in Ordinary to their Majesties, and Preacher to the Society of Gray’s Inn. A Sermon Preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Margaret's Westminster June 5th. 1689. Being The Fast Day Appointed by the King and Queen's Proclamation, to Implore the Blessing of Almighty God upon their Majesties Forces by Sea and Land, and Success in the War, now declared, against the French King. London: for Ric. Chiswell and William Rogers, 1689. 1) Joel 2, 12-13.

1690 [Burnet,] Gilbert, bishop of Sarum. A Sermon Preached at Bow-Church, Before the Court of Aldermen, On March 12. 1689/90. Being the Fast-Day Appointed by Their Majesties. London: for Richard Chiswell, 1690. 1) Luke 19, 41-42.

[Burnet,] Gilbert, bishop of Sarum. A Sermon Preached before the King & Queen at White-Hall, on Christmas-Day, 1689. London: for Richard Chiswell, 1690. 1) 1 Tim. 3, 16.

[Burnet,] Gilbert, bishop of Sarum. A Sermon Preached before the King and Queen, at White-Hall, On the 19th Day of October, 1690. “Being the day of thanksgiving for His Majesties preservation and success in Ireland.” 2nd. ed. London: for Ric. Chiswell, 1690. 1) Psalm 144, 10-11.

Freeman, Samuel, D.D., rector of St. Paul’s Covent Garden, chaplain to their Majesties. A Sermon Preached before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Margaret's Westminster, On Wednesday the Fifth of November, 1690. “Being the anniversary thanksgiving for the happy deliverance of King James the First, and three estates of the realm, from the Gunpowder-treason; and also for the happy arrival of His present Majesty on this day, for the deliverance of our church and nation from Popery and arbitrary power.” London: for Ric. Chiswell, 1690. 1) Psalm 89, 21-22.

Hickman, Charles, D.D., chaplain in ordinary to Their Majesties. A Sermon Preached Before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Margarets Westminster, On Sunday the 19th of October, 1690. Being the Thanksgiving-Day for the Wonderful Preservation of His Majesties Person &c. London: for Walter Kettilby, 1690. 2nd ed. 1) Isaiah 60, 10.

[Lloyd,] William, bishop of St. Asaph, lord almoner to Their Majeties. A Sermon Preached before the King & Queen at White-Hall, March the Twelfth, 1689/90. Being The Fast-Day. London: for Robert Clavell, 1690. 1) 2 Peter 3, 9.

[Patrick,] Simon, . A Sermon Preached before the King and Queen at White-Hall April XVI. 1690. Being the Fast-Day. London: for Richard Chiswell, 1690. 1) Proverbs 14, 34. Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 12

[Stillingfleet,] Edward, . A Sermon Preached before the King & Queen at White-Hall, March 23. 1689/90. London: Henry Mortclocke, at the Phoenix in St. Paul’s Church-Yard, 1690. 1) Ecclesiastes 11, 9.

Tillotson, John, D.D., dean of St. Pauls, and clerk of the Closet to His Majesty. A Sermon Preach’d before the Honourable House of Commons, on Wednesday the 16th of April: A Day Appointed by Their Majesties, for a Solemn Monthly Fast. London: for Brabazon Aylmer, William Rogers, and John Tillotson, bookseller, 1690. 1) Ecclesiastes 9, 11.

Wake, William, D.D., chaplain in ordinary to Their Majesties and preacher to the Honourable Society of Grays-Inn. Sermon preach'd before the Lord-Mayor and Court of Aldermen at S. Sepvlchres-Church: on Wednesday in Easter-week, A.D. M.DC.XC. London: for Ric. Chiswell and W. Rogers, 1690 1) Gal. 6, 10.

Wilson, Timothy, M.A., rector, Kingsnoth, Kent. A Seasonable Question, in a Sermon On Joshua 5.13. –Art thou for us, or for our Adversaries? Preacht on the 18th of June at Kingsnoth, being the Publick Fast: And on the 27th of July at St. Peters Cornhill, London. London: by T.S. for Tho. Parkhust, 1690. 1) Joshua 5, 13, part. “Art thou for us, or for our Adversaries?”

1691 [Burnet,] Gilbert, bishop of Sarum. A Sermon Preached at White-hall, Before the King and Queen, On the 29th of April, 1691. Being the Fast-Day. London: for Ric. Chiswell, 1691. 1) Psalm 12, 1.

Burnet, Gilbert, bishop of Sarum. A Sermon Preached at White-Hall, On the 26th of Novemb. 1691. Being the Thanksgiving-Day for the Preservation of the King, and the Reduction of Ireland. London: for Ric. Chiswell, 1691. 1) Proverbs 22, 28.

Claridge, Richard, M.A., and then rector of Peopleton, Worcestersh. Looking-Glass for Religious Princes: or, the Character and Work of Josiah, Delivered in a Sermon upon 2 Kings XXIII. XXV. “The substance whereof was preached April 5 1691 at Pershore in Worcester-shire .” London: for the author, by William Marshall, 1691. 3) 2 Kings 23, 25.

[Lloyd, William,] bishop of St. Asaph, lord almoner to Their Majesties. A Sermon Preached before the Queen at White-Hall, January the 30th. Being the day of the Martyrdom of King Charles the First. “Published by Her Majesties Command.” London: for Thomas Jones, 1691. 1) 2 Chron. 35, 24-25.

[Patrick,] Symon, . A Sermon Preached before the Lords Spiritual & Temporal, in the Abby-Church at Westminster, On the 26th of Novemb. 1691. Being the Thanksgiving-Day for the Preservation of Their Majesties: The Success of Their Forces in the Reducing of Ireland: And for the King’s Safe Return. London: for Ric. Chiswell, 1691. 1) Deut. 4, 9.

Sherlock, William, D.D, dean of St. Paul’s, Master of the Temple, and chaplain in Ordinary to Their Majesties. A Sermon Preached at White-Hall, Before the Queen, On the 17th of June, 1691, Being the Fast-Day. London: for W. Rogers, 1691. 1 [254]) Psalm 77, 10-12.

Tullie, Geo[rge], sub-dean of York, and preacher at New-castle upon Tyne. A Sermon Preached October, the 19, 1690. Before the Right Worshipful the Mayor, Aldermen, and Sheriff, &c. of the Town and County of New-Castle upon Tyne. Being the Day appointed for a General Thanks Giving for His Key, comp., “Bibliography of State Sermons” 13

Majesties's safe Return, and Happy Success in Ireland. York: by J. White, sold by Joseph Hall, 1691. 1) Proverbs 29, 2.

1692 Barton, Samuel. A Sermon Preached Before the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor and Alderman of the City of London, at St. Mary-le-Bow, Octob. 27th. 1692. Being the Day of Publick Thanksgiving for the Signal Victory at Sea, for the Preservation of His Majesties Sacred Person, and for His Safe Return to His People. London, 1692. 7) Psalm 144, 10.

Brady, Nicholas, M.A., minister of St. Catherine Cree-Church, and chaplain to the duke of Ormond. A Sermon Preached at St. Catharine Cree-Church On the 26th of November, 1691. “Being the thanksgiving-day, for the preservation of the King, and the reduction of Ireland.” London: for Samuel Crouch, 1692. 1) Psalm 18, former part of the last Verse: “Great deliverance giveth he to his King.”

Fleetwood, W[illiam], rector, St. Austoins, and chaplain in ordinary to Their Majesties. A Sermon Preach'd before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen, at St. Mary Le Bow, on Friday the 11th of April, 1692, Being the Fast-Day. London: for Thomas Newborough, 1692. 5) 2 Samuel 10, 12.

[Lloyd, William,] bishop of S. Asaph, lord almoner to Their Majesties. A Sermon Preached before Her Majesty, On May 29, being the Anniversary Of the Restauration of the King and Royal Family. “By the By Her Majesties Command.” London: for Thomas Jones, 1692. 1) Psalm 118, 23-24.

Sherlock, William, D.D., dean of St. Paul’s, master of the Temple, and chaplain to Their Majesties. A Sermon Preach’d before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Margaret’s Westminster, January the XXXth, 1691/2. London: for William Rogers, 1692. 1) Psalm 90, 15.

[Tillotson,] John, . A Sermon Preached before the King and Queen at White-Hall, The 27th of October, Being the Day appointed for a Publick Thanksgiving to Almighty God, For the Signal Victory at Sea: For the Preservation of His Majesty's Sacred Person, And for His safe Return to His People. London: for Brabazon Aylmer and William Rogers, 1692. 1) Jeremiah 9, 23-4.

1698 Halley, George, A.M., prebend of Ripon. A Sermon Preach'd in the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St. Peter, in York: On Friday the Fifth of November, 1697. Being the Anniversary-Day of Thanksgiving for that Great Deliverance from the Gunpowder-Treason: And also the Day of His Majesty's Happy Landing in England. “With a Postscript and Two Letters, which clearly discover the Roman Designs against the English Church and Nation.” London: for and by Tho. Baxter, York, 1698. 1) 2 Cor. 1, 10.